City of Gloversville, New York

Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): In accordance with 2 CFR 200.512, the City is required to complete and submit the data collection form within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition and context: The City did not obtain an independent audit within the required period for submission. Cause: Lack of internal controls to ensure that an independent audit was completed timely. Effect or potential effect: The City did not comply with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.512. Identification as a repeat finding, if applicable: This is a repeat finding from the prior year. Recommendation: The City should develop a course of action to ensure that future single audit reports are completed and submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.512. Views of responsible officials: As noted in the corrective action plan, management agrees with this finding.

Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): The City must prepare a SEFA that is accurate and complete in accordance with 2 CFR 200.510. Condition and context: The City did not prepare a SEFA that was accurate and complete in accordance with Uniform Guidance, as two programs were reported at incorrect amounts. Cause: Lack of internal controls to ensure accurate preparation and review of the SEFA.  Effect or potential effect: The SEFA required significant adjustment to be complete and accurate. Recommendation: The City should implement policies and procedures to ensure timely and accurate preparation of the SEFA. Views of responsible officials: As noted in the corrective action plan, management agrees with this finding.

Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): In accordance with 2 CFR 200.512, the City is required to complete and submit the data collection form within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition and Context: The City did not obtain an independent audit within the required period for submission. Cause: Lack of internal controls to ensure an independent audit was completed timely. Effect or Potential Effect: The City did not comply with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.512. Recommendation: The City should develop a course of action to ensure that future single audit reports are completed and submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.512. Views of Responsible Officials: As noted in the corrective action plan, management agrees with this finding.

Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): It is the responsibility of City management to design and implement internal controls that provide reasonable assurance over the completeness and accuracy of the Schedule of Expenditures of Federal Awards (SEFA). Condition and Context: The City did not prepare a SEFA. Cause: Lack of internal controls to ensure preparation of a SEFA was completed timely. Effect or Potential Effect: There is higher risk that the SEFA is not complete and accurate when the SEFA is prepared by a 3rd party instead of City management. Recommendation: The City should develop a course of action and internal controls to ensure that City management prepares the SEFA in a timely manner and that it is complete and accurate. Views of Responsible Officials: As noted in the corrective action plan, management agrees with this finding.

Criteria or specific requirement (including statutory, regulatory, or other citation): In accordance with 2 CFR 200.512, the City is required to complete and submit the data collection form within the earlier of 30 days after receipt of the auditor’s report, or nine months after the end of the audit period. Condition and Context: The City did not obtain an independent audit within the required period for submission. Cause: Lack of internal controls to ensure an independent audit was completed timely. Effect or Potential Effect: The City did not comply with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.512. Recommendation: The City should develop a course of action to ensure that future single audit reports are completed and submitted to the Federal Audit Clearinghouse in accordance with the requirements of 2 CFR 200.512. Views of Responsible Officials: As noted in the corrective action plan, management agrees with this finding.